President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria has made significant changes to his cabinet, ousting five ministers and reassigning ten others in a bid to address underperformance and inject new life into his administration ¹. The ministers who lost their positions are Uju-Ken Ohanenye (Women Affairs), Lola Ade-John (Tourism), Tahir Mamman (Education), Abdullahi Gwarzo (State, Housing and Urban Development), and Jamila Ibrahim (Youth Development) ¹. Seven new ministers have been appointed and are awaiting Senate confirmation ¹.
The cabinet reshuffle is seen as a response to growing calls from Nigerians for a shake-up, with critics accusing Tinubu’s administration of being slow to deliver on key campaign promises ¹. The Nigerian Labor Congress (NLC) has welcomed the move, urging Tinubu to take further action to address the country’s economic and social challenges ¹.
Key Reactions:
- Mixed Reactions on Social Media: Many Nigerians have taken to social media to express mixed reactions, with some demanding more action and others welcoming the move as a step towards accountability ¹.
- NLC’s Response: The Nigerian Labor Congress has commended the president’s bold move, but urged him to go further in addressing the country’s challenges ¹.
- Analyst’s View: Political analyst Akinwunmi Adeoye sees the reshuffle as a bold move by Tinubu to reinvigorate his administration and demonstrate commitment to results ¹.
Other Developments:
- The Ministry of Niger Delta Development has been renamed Ministry of Regional Development ¹.
- The Ministry of Sports Development has been dissolved, with its functions transferred to the National Sports Commission ¹.
- Seven new ministers have been appointed and are awaiting Senate confirmation ¹.
